N-Scale 05/2016: Fleischmann & Piko Bargains

The steam locomotive type P 8 of the Prussian state railways was constructed by the Berliner Maschinenbau AG (formerly Schwartzkopff) since 1906 and the Linke-Hofmann Werke in Breslau/Wroclaw by Robert Garbe. It was planned as a succession type for the P 6. In the plain the P 8 could carry 300 t with 100 km/h and 400 t with 90 km/h and was to be found after the world wars in almost all of Europe. The order for the construction of the first 10 machines was given to the company Schwartzkopff (the later Berliner Maschinenbau AG) in January, 1906. With up to 14 express train coaches on the hook the test runs proceeded brilliantly. The first machine of this soon internationally famous type was put into service under the designation\" Coeln 2401\" on the Lower Rhine. The P 8 was usable in an extremely versatile manner, and one found her, with the exception of the heavy express and goods trains, in front of almost every train.

The prototype is the electric locomotive Re4/4\" of the Swiss Federal Railways. The Re 4/4\" are universally usable locomotives and accordingly can be seen in front of passenger and freight trains. The locomotives of the Re 4/4\" series are with 277 machines the largest number of traction vehicles of the SBB and were commissioned from 1964 until 1985. All locomotives are equipped with a multi control system.

103 220-0 was painted for the DB tourist train in 1995 with a colorfully brindled sapphire blue, leaf green, traffic yellow, sky blue, and pure white to reflect the elements water, earth and air. The locomotive which was soon called “Paradise Bird” by train fans featured the simplified applied red DB logo in a smaller version on the front. Photo: Fleischmann archive

103 220-0 was painted for the DB tourist train in 1995 with a colorfully brindled sapphire blue, leaf green, traffic yellow, sky blue, and pure white to reflect the elements water, earth and air. The locomotive which was soon called “Paradise Bird” by train fans featured the simplified applied red DB logo in a smaller version on the front. Photo: Fleischmann archive

The four locomotives that were registered as E 03 were 19.500 mm long and weighed 112,0 tons. They were manufactured until the transportation exposition in Munich in June of 1965. Interestingly enough the E 03 002 was already consigned on February 11 1965 in a festive celebration with the plates of the E 03 001 to the DB. The sustained power output of the E 003 was 5.940 kW, the pulling power was 314 kN and the top speed was 200 km/h. During the transportation exposition test runs with a good PR effect were conducted with modern wagon stock between Augsburg and Munich with speeds of up to 200 km/h. After the exposition the locomotives were still used in the express train traffic and logically especially in front of fast and heavy TEE trains. When the serial machines BR 103.1 commenced regular service, the star of the pre series machines started to sink. In 1979 they arrived in test service in Munich and Minden.

The design of the front end of the BR 103 was optimized aerodynamically. Due to this fact there was restricted space in the driver\'s cab which caused the locomotive staff to complain about the design. Therefore, the space of the drivers cabs with the company number 103 216-8 was enlarged and the newly gained space was used among other things for more comfortable seats.

The design of the front end of the BR 103 was optimized aerodynamically. Due to this fact there was restricted space in the driver\'s cab which caused the locomotive staff to complain about the design. Therefore, the space of the driver cabs with the company number 103 216-8 was enlarged and the newly gained space was used among other things for more comfortable seats.

Diesel Multiple Unit Rh 5022 of the Austrian Federal Railways (S-Bahn Steiermark), Epoch VI. Engine with flywheel. Drive on both axles with two traction tyres. NEM 651 interface for the adaptation of digital decoders. Close coupling with close coupling motion link on the Jakob Bogie between the vehicles. Coupling dummy on the ends of the vehicles. Adapter with coupling shaft according to NEM 355 standards and PROFI coupler 9545 for multiple traction are attached. Triple LED headlight and red tail lights that change with the direction of travel. The model features interior design and is equipped for the installation of interior lighting.Length over buffer: 261 mm

Diesel Multiple Unit series 642 of the Deutsche Bahn AG, Epoch VI.Engine with flywheel. Drive on both axles with two traction tyres. NEM 651 interface for the adaptation of digital decoders.Close coupling with close coupling motion link on the bogie between the vehicles. Coupling dummy on the ends of the vehicles. Adapter with coupling shaft according to NEM 355 standards and PROFI coupler 9545 for multiple traction are attached. Triple LED headlight and red tail lights that change with the direction of travel. The model features interior design and is equipped for the installation of interior lighting.

Diesel Multiple Unit series 642 of the Deutsche Bahn AG promoting \"Thüringen\", Epoch VI. Motor with flywheel. Drive on both axles with two traction tyres. NEM 651 interface for the adaptation of digital decoders. Close coupling with close coupling motion link on the Jakob Bogie between the vehicles. Coupling dummy on the ends of the vehicles. Adapter with coupling shaft according to NEM 355 standards and PROFI coupler 9545 for multiple traction are attached. Triple LED headlight and red tail lights that change with the direction of travel. The model features interior design and is equipped for the installation of interior lighting.

Model in true to the original livery and labeling. It features the interior design and is technically equipped for the installation of interior lighting. Coupler pockets according to NEM 355 standards and close coupling motion link.

Model in true to the original livery and labeling. It features the interior design and is technically equipped for the installation of interior lighting. Coupler pockets according to NEM 355 standards and close coupling motion link.

Standard pocket wagon of the Austrian Federal Railways that carries a trailer of the forwarding agent Willi Betz. Epoch VI. Model in true to the original livery and lettering. Coupler pocket according to NEM 355 standards and close coupler motion link.

Standard pocket wagon that carries the trailer AMBROGIO of the FS-Italia, Epoch V.Perfecty suitable to blocktrains.Coupler pocket according to NEM 355 standards and close coupling mechanism.Length over buffer: 102 mm

Standard pocket wagon of the Deutsche Bahn AG with trailer Espressone, Epoch V - VI. Model in true to the original livery and lettering. Coupler pocket according to NEM 355 standards and close coupling motion link.Length over buffer: 102 mm

Model: The locomotive has a built-in digital decoder and sound generator for operation with DCC, Selectrix, and Selectrix 2. The motor has a flywheel. 4 axles powered. Traction tires. The headlights and marker lights change over with the direction of travel. Warm white LEDs are used for the headlights. The locomotive has cab lighting that can be controlled in digital operation. It also has a close coupler mechanism. The locomotive has separately applied grab irons. Length over the buffers 102 mm / 4\".

The new form of the Stadler GTW 2/6 articulated trolley reflects the electric version of the Veolia transport company, two engines with flywheels, LED headlights with white / red alternating direction, switchable interior lighting ex works, metal pantographs.

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